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POSITION DESCRIPTION Medford School District 549C

815 S. Oakdale Ave

Medford, Oregon

JOB TITLE: Head Athletic Coach - High School

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

JOB CODES: 101111, 102111, 102211, 103011, 104111, 105151, 105153, 106251, 107051, 108211, 109051, 111011, 111151, 111251, 111511, 112211, 113111, 114111, 114211

CONTRACT: Athletic Season

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head Athletic Coach will supervise the athletic program for which assigned and coach the varsity team of his/her school. The Head Coach will direct programs which will instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, safety procedures and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the

same time, the athletes shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, price of accomplishment, good sportsmanship, self-discipline, and self-confidence.

It is the intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In case not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Head Athletic Coach is responsible to the building principal and works cooperatively with the Coordinator of Secondary Athletics and building Activities Coordinator.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

The Head Athletic Coach supervises the Assistant Coaches of the program assigned, participating athletes, managers, and student assistants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies endorsed by the Medford School District Board of Education and is responsible for it's implementation by the entire staff of the program assigned.

2. Has knowledge of Oregon School Activities Association rules and

regulations as well as Southern Oregon Conference Guidelines;

implements those same consistently and interprets them for staff.

3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.

4. Works to increase morale and cooperation within the school's

entire athletic program.

5. Knows effective safety procedures in their sport, plans and

implements a program of instruction in safe practices.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

6. Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs and conducts a clinic for the

program assigned for staff.

7. Trains and informs staff; encourages professional growth by

attendance at clinics according to district clinic policy and

funds available.

8. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at

season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and works

cooperatively with the building principal in an evaluation of all assistants.

9. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal

and Coordinator of Secondary Athletics.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

10. Assists the Activities Director in scheduling and providing

transportation. Checks the athletic schedule for conflicts and

makes necessary confirmations.

11. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled athletic

events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.

Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.

12. Is responsible to the principal for compliance with school

district and OSAA requirements concerning physical examinations,

parental consent forms, insurance waivers, and academic/residence

eligibility.

13. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of

assigned equipment and facilities.

14. Advises the Activities Director and recommends policy, method, or

procedural changes.

15. Prepares the annual season summary at the conclusion of the sport

season.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

16. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the

sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.

17. Gives constant attention to an athlete's grades and conduct.

18. Supervises the athletes before, during, and after practices,

contests, or while traveling, and provides by his/her presence

proper guidance and safeguards for each participant.

19. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical

attention, and emergencies. Works cooperatively with the

athletic trainer in matters of injury, prevention, and the care

and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

20. Ensures completion of paperwork on all athletic injuries on

proper forms and submits to the proper office within 24 hours of

the injury.

21. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.

22. Determines discipline, in accordance with State, district, and

school guidelines, policies and procedures. Teaches athletes

rules and procedures concerning due process when the enforcement

of discipline is necessary. Contacts parents when a student is

dropped or becomes ineligible for team rule infractions.

23. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational

selection.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

24. Participates in the budgeting function by identifying equipment

and supply specifications such as type, style, color, or

technical information and seeking cost estimates from vendors.

The Head Coach is responsible for knowing the program's budget

and operating within budget appropriations.

25. Is accountable for all supplies and equipment and reports the

cost to the Activities Office of any equipment/supplies lost or

not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing, and reconditioning

of equipment and submits an annual inventory. Responsible to

ensure accuracy of fine and hold notices on lost or stolen

equipment.

26. Is knowledgeable of district purchasing procedures and timelines

and follows those methods in the purchase of supplies and

equipment.

27. Supervises marking and identification of equipment before issuing and storing.

28. Supervises equipment rooms, coaches' offices, and the issue or

requisition of equipment.

29. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games,

checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for

cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.

30. Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving

building if custodians are not on duty.

31. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school

property, its care and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES

32. Organizes parents, coaches, players, and guests for pre-season

meetings.

33. Promotes the sport within the school through encouraging

participation of athletes that are not in another sports program

and promotes the sport outside the school through news media,

booster clubs, YMCA youth sports programs, and contacting junior

high athletes who reside within the high school attendance area.

34. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news

media, booster club, officials, volunteers, faculty, parents, and

fans.

35. Presents information to news media concerning contest results, at

home or away.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge:

a. Of rules and regulations of the sport to which assigned.

b. Of fundamentals, techniques, and strategies of the sport to which assigned.

c. Of safety factors involved in the sport assigned.

d. Of physical ability and limitations of the level he/she is teaching.

e. Of the Medford School District Athletic Policies and OSAA

Rules and Regulations.

2. Skills:

a. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with

people.

b. Must be able to demonstrate basic skills of sport to which assigned.

c. Must have the ability to organize, supervise, and evaluate the total sport program.

3. Attitudes:

a. Must be positive.

b. Should be enthusiastic.

c. Should possess a willingness to cooperate and to adjust

to various situations.

4. Experience:

a. Previous coaching experience of sport to which assigned is preferred.

b. Previous experience as participant of sport to which assigned preferred.

c. Previous teaching experience preferred.

5. Education:

a. Valid Oregon teacher certification is preferred.

b. College training in coaching desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

| Activity | N/A | Rarely | Occasionally | Often | Continuously y |

|Climbing | | |x | | |

|Stooping | | |x | | |

|Kneeling | | | |x | |

|Reaching | | | |x | |

|Standing | | | | |x |

|Sitting | | | |x | |

|Walking | | | | |x |

|Pushing | | | |x | |

|Pulling | | | |x | |

|Sweeping | |x | | | |

|Talking | | | | |x |

|Seeing | | | | |x |

|Hearing | | | | |x |

|Driving: Yes No x Comments: |

|Other Conditions: |

| |

Lifting Requirements:

| |Light (20 pounds maximum) |

| |Medium (50 pounds maximum) |

| |Heavy (100 pounds maximum) |

|Other Conditions: May have to lift more than 100 pounds. |

Environmental Conditions

| |Mainly indoors |

| |Both inside and outside |

| x |Mainly outside |

|Other Conditions: |

Personal Protection Equipment/Training

1. Must possess a current First Aid card within one month of

hire.

2. Blood borne pathogen training.

3. Blood spill training.

4. Pre-employment fingerprints and illegal drug testing.

| EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT |

|This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all inclusive, and |

|the position may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. |

|Employee Signature: |Date: |

|Board Adopted: 4/93. |

|Revision Dates: |

| MEDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 549C |

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